Robert Putman

M, b. 19 May 1917, d. 3 August 1943
Robert Putman|b. 19 May 1917\nd. 3 Aug 1943|p702.htm|Dr. Lynn Putman|b. 1887\nd. c 1930|p686.htm|Grace B. Sweney|b. 21 Dec 1886\nd. 1968|p673.htm|||||||Thomas L. Sweney|b. 4 Mar 1847\nd. 4 Apr 1910|p26.htm|Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bell|b. 18 Jun 1858\nd. 12 Jun 1935|p669.htm|
FatherDr. Lynn Putman b. 1887, d. c 1930
MotherGrace B. Sweney b. 21 Dec 1886, d. 1968
     Robert was born on Saturday, 19 May 1917 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. He was the son of Dr. Lynn Putman and Grace B. Sweney. Robert departed this life on Tuesday, 3 August 1943 at age 26 years, 2 months and 15 days. He was severely injured on Omaha Beach in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He died from these wounds. He received the "Purple Heart" which went to his mother who was buried with it.1 Robert was laid to rest on 12 July 1948 in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S55] Find a Grave, Birth: May 19, 1917
    Death: Aug. 3, 1943
    Inscription: 1st. Sgt. 134 Inf 35 Div
    Burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
    Plot: 24, 11, 8
    Date of Interment: 7-12-1948.
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